X, Elon Musk's social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is expanding the amount of data it collects on users by updating its privacy policy so that it can begin gathering data ranging from people's biometric data and employment history.
Elon’s Inquiring Mind: Twitter/X Updates Privacy Policy to Start Collecting Biometric Data, Employment HistoryX, Elon Musk’s social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is expanding the amount of data it collects on users by updating its privacy policy so that it can begin gathering data ranging from people’s biometric data and employment history.
“Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes,” the social media platform’s updated privacy policyThe policy does not include any details on what kind of biometric information X will collect — or how the platform plans to obtain it — but collecting such information typically involves fingerprints, iris patterns, or facial features, according to aLast month, Twitter/X was named in a proposed class action lawsuit over...
In addition to collecting users’ biometric data, Twitter/X’s updated privacy policy also states that the platform will gather information regarding people’s job applications and recommendations.
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